1953
December 31
Harry B. Thompson, Sr. Tribute

(Penned shortly after his death in 1953 and was recording in Conklin board meeting minutes)“This company since its organization has shown a remarkable and continuous growth. Much of this success must be attributed to Mr. Thompson, who began working for Mr. Charles A. Conklin and Mr. J.N. Goddard in 1895…
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March 11
1953 Harry Thompson Sr. Obituary
1953 Harry Thompson Sr. Obituary

The Atlanta Constitution — May 11th, 1953

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1950
January 1
1950’s
1950’s

Conklin adds more machines to fabricate round pipe for both HVAC and rain downspouts.  Photo:  Conklin Warehouse workers in 1955 running 4″ Conductor Pipe.

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1949
September 11
1949 Best Wishes from Conklin Ad
1949 Best Wishes from Conklin Ad
January 1
1949 Harry B. Thompson, Sr. named President
1949 Harry B. Thompson, Sr. named President

After more than 50 years with the company, Harry B. Thompson, Sr. is named president. Originally, Harry Sr. had started at Conklin in 1898 as a teenage office clerk. He held that position for only four years but by that time had established a foundation for a family legacy that…
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Categories 1930-1949, HistoryTags
1948
December 10
1948 John N. Goddard Obituary
1948 John N. Goddard Obituary
January 1
Atlanta Shop in 1948
Atlanta Shop in 1948
1942
September 1
Atlanta Journal Constitution — Distinguished Atlanta Pioneers
Atlanta Journal Constitution — Distinguished Atlanta Pioneers
1941
March 13
1941 Conklin President John Goddard elected to the Board of Coca-Cola
1941 Conklin President John Goddard elected to the Board of Coca-Cola
1940
January 1
1940’s

The Savannah warehouse closes due to difficulty in getting materials during the war.

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